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Panmunjeom Declaration for Peace, Prosperity and Unification of the Korean Peninsula

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Panmunjeom
Declaration for Peace,
Prosperity and Unification of the Korean Peninsula

During
this momentous period of historical transformation on the Korean
Peninsula, reflecting the enduring aspiration of the Korean people
for peace, prosperity and unification, President Moon Jae-in of the
Republic of Korea and Chairman Kim Jong Un of the State Affairs
Commission of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea held an
Inter-Korean Summit Meeting at the ‘Peace House’ at Panmunjeom on
April 27, 2018.

The
two leaders solemnly declared before the 80 million Korean people
and the whole world that there will be no more war on the Korean
Peninsula and thus a new era of peace has begun.

The
two leaders, sharing the firm commitment to bring a swift end to the
Cold War relic of longstanding division and confrontation, to boldly
approach a new era of national reconciliation, peace and prosperity,
and to improve and cultivate inter-Korean relations in a more active
manner, declared at this historic site of Panmunjeom as follows :

1. South
and North Korea will reconnect the blood relations of the people and
bring forward the future of co-prosperity and unification led by
Koreans by facilitating comprehensive and groundbreaking advancement
in inter-Korean relations. Improving and cultivating inter-Korean
relations is the prevalent desire of the whole nation and the urgent
calling of the times that cannot be held back any further.① South
and North Korea affirmed the principle of determining the destiny of
the Korean nation on their own accord and agreed to bring forth the
watershed moment for the improvement of inter-Korean relations by
fully implementing all existing agreements and declarations adopted
between the two sides thus far.② South
and North Korea agreed to hold dialogue and negotiations in various
fields including at high level, and to take active measures for the
implementation of the agreements reached at the Summit. ③ South
and North Korea agreed to establish a joint liaison office with
resident representatives of both sides in the Gaeseong region in
order to facilitate close consultation between the authorities as
well as smooth exchanges and cooperation between the peoples.
④ South
and North Korea agreed to encourage more active cooperation,
exchanges, visits and contacts at all levels in order to rejuvenate
the sense of national reconciliation and unity. Between South and
North, the two sides will encourage the atmosphere of amity and
cooperation by actively staging various joint events on the dates
that hold special meaning for both South and North Korea, such as
June 15, in which participants from all levels, including central
and local governments, parliaments, political parties, and civil
organizations, will be involved. On the international front, the two
sides agreed to demonstrate their collective wisdom, talents, and
solidarity by jointly participating in international sports events
such as the 2018 Asian Games. ⑤ South
and North Korea agreed to endeavor to swiftly resolve the
humanitarian issues that resulted from the division of the nation,
and to convene the Inter-Korean Red Cross Meeting to discuss and
solve various issues including the reunion of separated families. In
this vein, South and North Korea agreed to proceed with reunion
programs for the separated families on the occasion of the National
Liberation Day of August 15 this year.⑥ South
and North Korea agreed to actively implement the projects previously
agreed in the 2007 October 4 Declaration, in order to promote
balanced economic growth and co-prosperity of the nation. As a first
step, the two sides agreed to adopt practical steps towards the
connection and modernization of the railways and roads on the
eastern transportation corridor as well as between Seoul and Sinuiju
for their utilization.

2. South
and North Korea will make joint efforts to alleviate the acute
military tension and practically eliminate the danger of war on the
Korean Peninsula. Alleviating the military tension and eliminating
the danger of war is a highly significant challenge directly linked
to the fate of the Korean people and also a vital task in
guaranteeing their peaceful and stable lives.① South
and North Korea agreed to completely cease all hostile acts against
each other in every domain, including land, air and sea, that are
the source of military tension and conflict. In this vein, the two
sides agreed to transform the demilitarized zone into a peace zone
in a genuine sense by ceasing as of May 1 this year all hostile acts
and eliminating their means, including broadcasting through
loudspeakers and distribution of leaflets, in the areas along the
Military Demarcation Line.② South
and North Korea agreed to devise a practical scheme to turn the
areas around the Northern Limit Line in the West Sea into a maritime
peace zone in order to prevent accidental military clashes and
guarantee safe fishing activities. ③ South
and North Korea agreed to take various military measures to ensure
active mutual cooperation, exchanges, visits and contacts. The two
sides agreed to hold frequent meetings between military authorities,
including the Defense Ministers Meeting, in order to immediately
discuss and solve military issues that arise between them. In this
regard, the two sides agreed to first convene military talks at the
rank of general in May.

3. South
and North Korea will actively cooperate to establish a permanent and
solid peace regime on the Korean Peninsula. Bringing an end to the
current unnatural state of armistice and establishing a robust peace
regime on the Korean Peninsula is a historical mission that must not
be delayed any further.① South
and North Korea reaffirmed the Non-Aggression Agreement that
precludes the use of force in any form against each other, and
agreed to strictly adhere to this Agreement. ② South
and North Korea agreed to carry out disarmament in a phased manner,
as military tension is alleviated and substantial progress is made
in military confidence-building.③ During
this year that marks the 65th anniversary of the Armistice, South
and North Korea agreed to actively pursue trilateral meetings
involving the two Koreas and the United States, or quadrilateral
meetings involving the two Koreas, the United States and China with
a view to declaring an end to the War, turning the armistice into a
peace treaty, and establishing a permanent and solid peace
regime.④ South
and North Korea confirmed the common goal of realizing, through
complete denuclearization, a nuclear-free Korean Peninsula. South
and North Korea shared the view that the measures being initiated by
North Korea are very meaningful and crucial for the denuclearization
of the Korean Peninsula and agreed to carry out their respective
roles and responsibilities in this regard. South and North Korea
agreed to actively seek the support and cooperation of the
international community for the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula.

The
two leaders agreed, through regular meetings and direct telephone
conversations, to hold frequent and candid discussions on issues
vital to the nation, to strengthen mutual trust and to jointly
endeavor to strengthen the positive momentum towards continuous
advancement of inter-Korean relations as well as peace, prosperity
and unification of the Korean Peninsula.

In
this context, President Moon Jae-in agreed to visit Pyongyang this fall.